Rail Equipment Electrician: PLCs & Robotics

Kershaw; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

HSA/FSAs

Dental plans

Vision plan

Paid time off

401k with match

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kershaw Equipment LLC, located in Montgomery, AL, is a leader in rail maintenance and vegetation management equipment and a global supplier of maintenance-of-way equipment. The Electrician role covers facility, equipment, and machinery electrical work including inspection, repair, installation, and modification of electrical components on MOW and ROW equipment.

The position requires reading electrical blueprints, working knowledge of electrical theory, and the ability to perform basic

Qualifications

• Reading and understanding electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Working knowledge of electrical theory, and the associated principles, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to calculate basic mathematical problems.
• 2-5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and enhance electrical systems and components, including fuses, lights, and wiring.
• Inspect, test, and diagnose issues with electrical systems and components.
• Perform all work in a manner that meets and follows electrical codes, blueprints, and standards.
• Test electrical systems and components to ensure proper functioning.
• Prepare, bend conduit and pull wires.
• Complete required documentation of repairs and service information.
• Ensure adequate inventory of necessary supplies and parts.
• Calibrate equipment to provided specifications.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and components.
• Troubleshoot problems and make timely repairs.
• Perform maintenance on IT Networks.
• Operates a variety of equipment to include fork trucks, cranes and other powered equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot robotic systems and equipment.
• Read and work with Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
• Ability to calculate basic mathematical problems.

Skills

Reading blueprints/schematics/diagrams

Electrical theory basics

Basic math calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Apprenticeship/Technical/Vocational degree preferred

Job description

Kershaw Equipment LLC, located in Montgomery, AL, is a leader in rail maintenance and vegetation management equipment and a global supplier of maintenance-of-way equipment. The Electrician role covers facility, equipment, and machinery electrical work including inspection, repair, installation, and modification of electrical components on MOW and ROW equipment.

The position requires reading electrical blueprints, working knowledge of electrical theory, and the ability to perform basic